Nevşehir is famous with the Fairy chimneys. As you look at the land, you feel yourself in a dream city. For this reason they are called fairy chimneys. They happened as a result of the flood and wind’s eating away the tuff of the volcanoes. The fairy chimneys’ bodies are made of volcanic tuffs which is can be dissolved in flood and wind but the top of them are more resistant to wind and flood. They take their present forms as a result of this situation.
Goreme open air museum is another fascinating place in Nevşehir. There are many caves churches and monasteries constructed in rocks. The natural effects of wind, water and rain turned this area into a spectacular, amazing landscape of rock caves, capped pinnacles and fretted ravines in colors ranging from warm tones of red and gold to cool tones of green and gray. At Derinkuyu, Mazi and Kaymakli, cities were developed underground in order for the inhabitants to hide from raiders. Elmali, St. Basil, St. Barbara, Yilanli, Karanlik, Carikli, and Tokali are some of the churches that situated in here.
Urgup is also another lively touristic center which is worth to see. There are the houses that covered with rocks where people used to live in. You can easily find carpets and kilims to buy as there is a variety of choise. Urgup is also famous with its delicious wine. Every year in October, The International Wine Festival is held here. You can join the tours in daytime and also enjon in discos and bars at nights.
If you are interested in historical places, Nevşehir is the most suitable place for you. You will enjoy yourself and and feel the witchcraft of the history there.
Cappadocia guide: http://www.turkey-guide-blog.com/2009/12/cappadocia-guide.html
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